Big Island - Sights

At a distance of about 5 km from Hilo airport you would hardly expect such a wonderful place. The...

The large beach park near the city of Hilo is especially suitable for families, as the sea here...

In the northeast of the island, the Hamakua Coast stretches between the capital Hilo and the village of Kukuihaele. An approximately 83...

Halemaumau Crater is the heart of Big Island and a MUST when visiting the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. The...

Hilo is the largest city on the Big Island with a population of over 47,000. It is also the capital of Hawaii County and...

Kailua-Kona has become world famous for several things. First and foremost probably by the triathlon "Ironman", which has been held every year since 1978 in...

If you want to experience a piece of original Hawaii, you should not miss a visit to the former fishing town of Kalapana. In the year...

In the "City of Refuge," as the Hawaiian tongue twister is also known, visitors will find one of the most authentic cultural sites on...

Big Island is especially known for its black lava beaches, which are created and changed over and over again by years of volcanic eruptions....

Breathtaking and at the same time easy to reach: On the northeast coast of Big Island in Hilo and on the Hamakua Coast are...

Waimea is located on the north coast of Big Island and is a real cowboy town. Since Waimea is also on Oahu and...

In advance: These destinations are really only worthwhile if you are on the island for a longer period of time and want to go from the east side to the west side....

Waipio Valley is a significant place for the Hawaiian people. The valley has been inhabited for over 1,000 years and plays...

Leleiwi Beach Park (Wai'uli) on Kalanianaole Avenue is a popular but uncrowded snorkeling spot a few miles east of...

In the Puna District on Big Island, in the Pohoiki Bay, lies the Isaac Hale Beach Park. It is known for...

This beach park is one of the most attractive swimming beaches on Big Island, it is one of Hawaii's top 10 most beautiful beaches. In the...

Just a few miles north of Hilo is this surf beach popular among locals. Surfing in Hawaii has a...

Was unfortunately destroyed in 2018 by the volcanic eruption / lava flow at the time.

A half-hour drive north from Kona International Airport is Spencer Beach Park. It is a...

At White Sands Beach Park, the sand is magical, as it sometimes disappears completely overnight, leaving only the black...

A small bay south of Kona, which is just for snorkeling and by its so colorful underwater world a popular destination...

If you want to snorkel on the east coast of Big Island, you should definitely stop here. The beach, which is characterized by black sand and...

Kealakekua Bay with Captain's Cook Monument is probably one of the most historic sights in Hawaii and is located 19 km...

The Kīlauea Iki is a crater on the rim of the caldera (crater) of the Kīlauea volcano located on Big Island. In the...

This trail shows perhaps most impressively the forces of the Kilauea volcano. You will witness the great eruptions of the last 100 years....

In the north of Big Island there are 7 deeply incised valleys. The only one that can be hiked is the Waipio...

Opinions differ about this hiking trail. Is it allowed to walk it or not? In the "Ultimate Guidebook of Big Island"...

At over 4200 meters, Mauna Kea is one of the highest elevations in the Hawaiian archipelago. When it comes to naming, the...